Find out how popular the last name Talukdar is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Talukdar.

Talukdar, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Talukdar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talukdar in America

Talukdar is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talukdar surname appeared 234 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Talukdar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talukdar to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Talukdar

The surname Talukdar is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Bengal region. It is a compound word derived from the Persian words "taluk," meaning "estate" or "territory," and "dar," meaning "holder" or "keeper." Therefore, the name Talukdar essentially translates to "landowner" or "estate holder."

Historically, the Talukdar surname was associated with the zamindari system, a land revenue system that existed in Bengal and several other parts of the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal and British colonial periods. The Talukdars were influential landowners who held significant tracts of land and played a crucial role in collecting and managing land revenue on behalf of the ruling authorities.

One of the earliest known references to the Talukdar surname can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century documentation of the Mughal administration under Emperor Akbar. The text mentions several Talukdars who were responsible for managing land revenue in various districts of Bengal.

The Talukdar surname has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such figure was Raja Pratapaditya Talukdar, a prominent zamindar and philanthropist who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his contributions to education and social welfare in Bengal.

Another notable bearer of the Talukdar surname was Radhamadhab Talukdar, a 19th-century Bengali playwright and poet. He was a prominent figure in the literary and cultural renaissance of Bengal during that period.

In the 20th century, Khagen Talukdar was a renowned Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and fought against the oppressive zamindari system.

Historically, the Talukdar surname was closely associated with certain regions of Bengal, such as the districts of Nadia, Murshidabad, and Midnapore. The name was also found in areas of present-day Bangladesh, which was part of the Bengal region during the Mughal and British colonial periods.

It is worth noting that the spelling of the surname may have varied slightly over time, with alternative spellings such as Talookdar or Talukdhar being used in different regions or historical records.

In summary, the surname Talukdar has a rich history rooted in the land revenue systems of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Bengal region. It has been associated with influential landowners and prominent figures in various fields, and its origins can be traced back to the Mughal and British colonial periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talukdar

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Talukdar.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Talukdar was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Talukdar has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Talukdar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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